Delhi Budget 2026-27: Local Bodies See 65% Jump in Funding, Focus on Green Initiatives

• Delhi government allocates Rs 11,412 crore to local bodies in the 2026-27 Budget, a 65.47% increase from last year.
• MCD receives Rs 11,266 crore, with NDMC and DCB getting Rs 146 crore, emphasizing a "triple engine" approach for development.
• CM Rekha Gupta presents a Rs 1,03,700 crore budget, calling it a "green budget" and highlighting progress despite past revenue falls.
• Key allocations include Rs 1,000 crore for MCD road improvements, new parking facilities, and Rs 204 crore for pollution control.
• Plans to double waste processing capacity to 15,000 metric tonnes, expand waste-to-energy plants, and process cow dung for energy.